Author Archives: Joyful Life

Psalm 104:24-34; John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 – May 31, 2020 After appearing to his followers and his family over a period of 40 days after his Resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven. His famous last word to them before he ascended was, ‘Wait.” For the next 10 days the disciples, and the women,Continue reading “Sent”

Every year around Pentecost various signs pop up and among them I have seen one that says, “Keep Calm and Wear Red on Pentecost”. This year I found more appropriate reminder of that special day. Asking us to “Keep Calm” on Pentecost is like asking us to “Keep Calm” when the oxygen masks fall fromContinue reading “Faith Lift: Keep Calm?”

John 14:15-31, Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22 – May 17, 2020 Our internet and social media pages are filling with congratulations to the class of 2020. This morning, we continue looking at Jesus’ Commencement Speech to his class of disciples about to graduate from their three years of on-the-job-training to on-the- job-leading. He is preparingContinue reading “Loving Sacrifice”

Faith Lift: In the service. I heard about a little boy that refused to go into the worship service. When his parents asked him why, he pointed to the plaque with the names of those who had died in the service. He didn’t want to be next. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day. After the American CivilContinue reading “Faith Lift: In the Service”

Love…It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru. Really? According to their commercials I see people who buy a Subaru get to do all kinds of exciting things like kayaking. They are never stuck in traffic. Even though traffic has been less stressful during the Pandemic, I have full confidence it will come back. That’s notContinue reading “Faith Lift: Subaru”

John 14:1-14, Revelation 21:1-4 – May 10, 2020 Let’s pray. O Lord what wonderful words. We take your admonition that our hearts are not to be troubled or afraid at heart. Help us as we meditate on your words to let go of the things that trouble us or cause us to fear. Amen. ThisContinue reading “No Tears”

We’ve had an unusual Easter and this week we’ll be having an unusual Mother’s Day. We won’t be sitting together in church honoring the moms that brought us into the world or that have taken on that role. I hope you will find creative ways to express your appreciation this year or honor the memoryContinue reading “Due Unto Mothers”

Psalm 23, John 10:1-16, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25 – May 3, 2020 Jesus was a carpenter, but he was from a long line of shepherds. Abraham, the father of the nation of Israel was the keeper of great flocks. Moses was tending the flocks of his father-in-law, Jethro, when God called him lead theContinue reading “The Good Shepherd”

We’re familiar with 2020 hindsight. To survive this pandemic we are going to need to practice 2020 foresight….for 2020. I am fortunate. Growing up in Texas I’ve survived 16 hurricanes, (from Alice in 1954 to Harvey in 2017). The greatest loss I sustained was losing the pear tree that grew up next to our garage. Continue reading “2020 Foresight”